Greg Abbott took unprecedented action for an elected state leader as the number of foreigners crossing the southern border ...

The “Southern Underground Railroad” helped formerly enslaved people reach freedom in northern Mexico. One village here has observed Juneteenth or “Día de los Negros” for 150 years.

Bernard Snyder, an Austin WWII veteran, is celebrating his 100th birthday.

Austin-based photojournalist Tamir Kalifa brings in a host of musicians for the project, including the older sister of a Robb ...

Love is, famously, a many-splendored thing. It can encompass longing, loneliness, pain, jealousy, grief — and, sometimes, joy ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - "This is the very first image of the modern-day Santa Claus that we know today," said Jack Stanley, looking at a giant illustration that was drawn during the Civil War by illustrator ...

Starting in the late 60s and early 70s, Sixth Street saw revival in a new form: entertainment. As Austin’s live music ...

The University of Austin was supposed to be a bulwark against cancel culture. But those who dissented from rigid conservative ...

Where SEC schools rank The Southeastern Conference stayed true to its name after its founding in 1933, until conference realignment became prevalent in college athletics. The conference moved ...

Many Texas leaders took to social media to share their thoughts after the fatal shooting, but some of of the state's biggest political names have remained uncharacteristically silent.

Jim Duncan, a retired city planner, has written more than 600 short histories of Austin businesses. The American-Statesman introduced Duncan and his series, “Jim Duncan’s Austin,” on July 6. This week ...

Garrett Gabel will give an illustrated presentation at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at the James Family Center, across the street from James & Gahr Mortuary, 103 W Center Street, Salem, Mo. Gabel is a ...